6233 - The Cumbrian Mountain Express - 21.8.10

I decided to upload this short clip of 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' in black & white by way of a tribute to the great photographer Eric Treacy whose photographs of trains in the cuttings between Lime Street and Edge Hill have long been favourites of mine. The clip is heavily edited as I only realised when 6233 was halfway up the cutting that my external microphone wasn't picking up the sound correctly so I quickly removed it and allowed the cameras onboard mic. to record the rest of the clip.
For those who may wonder who Eric Treacy was, he was a Deacon in the Church of England who took up railway photography in the 1930's whilst working in Liverpool. He took many fine photographs in the cuttings between Lime Street and Edge Hill of the expresses of the day. He later became Bishop of Wakefield and died on Appleby Station in 1978 whilst waiting to photograph 'Evening Star'. There is a plaque in his memory on the station.
Thanks to all involved with the operation of the train.

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[stestepney]

Very very nice..been thinking of doin B&W..did you do it in the cam or did use software to confert it?..5*...thanks steve..

[acw71000]

Thanks Steve, I converted it to black & white when editing with Corel Videostudio, just took the hue and saturation levels right down and tweaked the contrast up a little although I think it could still go up a little more.

[PhilbruProduction]

This video is a marvel.Too bad the microphone has been disconnected because the picture quality is fabulous. A film with a great atmosphere. A real pleasure to watch. Thanks Austin.

Philippe

[acw71000]

Merci vraiment Philippe. L'effet est très différent en noir et blanc

[Rocketboy1950]

@acw71000 I certainly remember them but we never had a coin or note for the guinea in my time It was simply one pound and one shilling and mainly used at auctions to lure people into paying more than they expected. My 'Portrait of Steam' cost me AU$9.45 and I still have it in excellent condition.

[acw71000]

Both Portrait of Steam and the earlier book, Lure of Steam have been treasured possessions of mine since I got them as Christmas gifts more years ago than I care to remember. I'm pleased that you enjoy his photographs. The books were hugely expensive when they came out at 3 guineas each. Now I know you won't remember guineas Ryan.....

[GreatWestern175]

Its ironic you say that, as I've just found a book in my cupboard that I've had since my childhood years called Portrait of Steam by Eric Treacy. And looking at it now after many years its interesting how Eric photographed and captured steam in many aspects. So I can see where your coming from.

[acw71000]

Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it.

[acw71000]

Many thanks Hugh, glad you enjoyed the black and white trial. I don't normally enjoy filming steam in summer but this year has been so miserable that some decent smoke effects have been obtained. Don't encourage Mike, he'll probably be after an appearance fee!

[acw71000]

Thanks Jeff, unfortunately I'm away on holiday for the gala, poor planning on my part as it looks set to be a good 'un